Melanie Kraft

Melanie's aviation journey began at a young age, earning her first pilot certifications while still a teenager, before she ever held a driver’s license! As lead journalist at AIRLIVE.net, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the voice and editorial direction of the website. Her experience spans flight operations, air traffic coordination and emergency incident analysis.
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NEWS United to resume Newcastle-Newark service

United Airlines has launched its nonstop service between Newcastle and its New…

NEWS Air Iceland signs up to Travelport Rich Content solution

Travelport has confirmed Air Iceland, an Icelandair Group company, has become a…

NEWS British Airways moves closer to partner Vueling

British Airways and Vueling continue to forge closer ties as the Barcelona-based…

NEWS China president Xi Jinping to visit Boeing in Washington

Boeing has confirmed that China president Xi Jinping will visit the company’s…

NEWS Etihad increases equity investment following surge in demand

Etihad Airways and its equity partner airlines have increased the funds raised…

NEWS Biggest ever bookings day for low-cost carrier easyJet

easyJet experienced its biggest booking day ever on September 10th, when flights…

NEWS Etihad Airways raises $500m from investors

Etihad Airways, its airport services business and five of its equity partners…

PHOTO Finnair’s first A350 XWB makes its maiden flight

Finnair will become the first airline in Europe to operate the A350…

ALERT Qatar Airways #QR778 struck approach lights on departure at Miami

Qatar Airways 773 A7-BAC performing flight QR778 to Doha from Miami used…

VIDEO Jet2 Boeing 737-300 flight #LS804 had engine issue due to bird strike today at Manchester

BREAKING We’re receiving reports of a plane over Manchester making thudding noise:…

NEWS Vueling will hire up to 200 pilots as market demand grows

Spanish budget carrier Vueling has announced plans to hire as many as…

BREAKING Thomson #BY2358 from Manchester is declaring an emergency over Birmingham. Live:

UPDATE 18:36UTC We can confirm Thomson #BY2358 landed runway 05R at Manchester…